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Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
Cruise Ships With Possible COVID-19 Cases Have No Places To Dock
by Greg Allen
A cruise ship with dozens of sick passengers is steaming towards south Florida, where local officials don't want it to dock. It's one of several ships with nowhere to go.
Syrian Refugees In Lebanon Are Scared To Get Tested For The Coronavirus
by Alice Fordham
Syrian refugees in Lebanon, who number more than 1 million, are afraid to come forward for coronavirus testing or treatment.
What A 1995 Heat Wave May Teach Us About Responding To The Coronavirus Outbreak
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with sociologist Eric Klinenberg on harnessing lessons about social infrastructure from the 1995 Chicago heat wave to navigate the coronavirus crisis ahead.
Pompeo Still Holds A Tough Stance Toward Iran, North Korea, Venezuela During Epidemic
by Michele Kelemen
As diplomats call on countries to work together, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has blamed China for the "Wuhan virus," increased sanctions on Iran and accused North Korea of building weapons.
Top Chicago Public Health Official Addresses The City's Challenges Ahead
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Allison Arwady, public health commissioner for the city of Chicago, about her city's preparations for a growing number of cases.
New Ambassador To United States Addresses Impact Of COVID-19 In U.K.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Karen Pierce, the new U.K. ambassador to the U.S., about the impact of COVID-19 in the U.K. — including the positive diagnosis of Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
William Helmreich, Sociologist Known For Walking Every Block Of New York City, Dies
William Helmreich, a sociologist best known for his walking tours of New York City, died from COVID-19 on Saturday at the age of 74. Helmreich walked every block of the city's five boroughs.
First-Generation College Graduates Now Face Not Being Able To Walk Across Stage
by Elissa Nadworny
Much of the college class of 2020 may not be able to walk at graduation. What does that mean for the first students in their families to go to college? How can schools and families still celebrate?
An Update On The Drugs Being Developed And Tested To Fight COVID-19
by Joe Palca
Lots of drugs are being tried to combat COVID-19, but only a handful are being tested in a scientific manner. Here's a look at what's being studied, and what possible therapies lie ahead.
Trump Administration Finalizes Fuel Economy Standards Rollback, A Key Policy Goal
by Nathan Rott
The Trump administration is replacing Obama-era fuel economy standards with weaker ones that will allow for more air pollution. Groups are already lining up to challenge the new rule.